One thing that can be said about me without equivocation is that I am a shooter. I'm into Guns, God, and Guts. I believe in doing the hard work for liberty, saying what needs to be said without fear, and protecting my life, property, and spiritual life with firearms if I have to.

I love to shoot. And I take great pleasure in saying that I have never had to fire my weapon at a human being after all of these years. I hope I can make it the rest of the way without having to do so.

I also learned the hard way just how precious is our most precious asset as shooters-our eyesight.

No, I didn't fail to wear eye protection. I developed an eye problem in mid-life that has given me fits. I know the value of our eyes. This is why it is vital that shooters protect their vision.

Nobody drives this point home any better than Brigid at Home on the Range. Here, she describes in great detail not only the importance of wearing eye protection but how to shop for the best eye-wear for the shooter.

A VERY good reason to 'moderate' the comments readers attempt to put on display on our blogs is described here.I will say, however, that there are times I will allow a troll to post a ridiculous comment, without response from me, just so readers can see for themselves the sheer stupidity on display.

Of course, I also let some very good comments go without a response from me because they are simply too good for me to foul up with some vain attempt at oneupmanship.

I will readily admit that I am all for developing alternative sources of energy. I am an 'all of the above' type of guy. Let's do coal, nuclear, wind, solar, diesel, hydrogen fuel cell, bio-fuels, and, ohhh yes, OIL.

The problem is that the Leftwing nutjobs of the environmentalist movement wish to take coal, nuclear, diesel, and oil off the table, and have convinced liberal politicians to pass draconian restrictions on developing these sources of energy.

This is precisely one of the reasons California is in such dire straits today.

Last year when the markets were being manipulated by speculators, driving up the price of oil, Americans were screaming 'Drill, Baby, Drill!' Now that prices have moderated, apparently we have forgotten all about it. Not me. And not this key voice on the national political stage.America has vast oil fields just sitting there untapped. The fact that our illustrious politicians have prevented us from drilling is just plain stupid.

Sensing that they don't have the votes to attain passage of the ominous 2-trillion-dollar government takeover of healthcare, now known in the Senate as the 'Baucus Bill,' Democrats have set the stage to pass the measure using what is known as the 'nuclear option.'

The nuclear option is a parliamentary maneuver that the majority Party can use to pass unpopular legislation with a mere 51 votes as opposed to the normal means of garnering 60 votes.

Obviously Senate Democrats are aware that they don't have the 60 votes needed to approve ObamaCare, which means they know that some Democrats, fearing for their jobs, will vote 'No.'

Read the entire story of the underhanded means by which Senate Democrats intend to shove ObamaCare snake oil down the public's throat here at Human Events.

The situation probably won't improve any time soon: "While a lot of attention has been given to the recent fiscal deterioration, the federal government faces even larger fiscal challenges that will persist long after the return of financial stability and economic growth," the report says.

One of the biggest college football games of the year will take place today in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, as the Alabama Crimson Tide plays host to the South Carolina Gamecocks this evening at 7:45 PM.

Alabama is undefeated this season with a record of 6-0 and sits atop the SEC Western division. As the Number 2 team in the nation, the Tide has a good chance of clinching the BCS national championship.

South Carolina began the season unranked but moved into the Number 22 spot after a key victory over Number 4 ranked Old Miss and posting a record so far of 5-1. The Gamecocks have won in Tuscaloosa only once in all of the years of play, but coach Steve Spurrier says they have a plan in place to overcome the odds.

This game is considered pivotal in the hard-fought SEC, which is considered the toughest conference in NCAA football.

Open Carryhas a good rundown on all the latest news on guns in America.

Way Up Northshares with us an important read entitled, 'Why I Carry a Gun.'

Conservative Libertarian Outpostreports the outrage that Obama did, indeed, reverse U.S. opposition to the U.N. Arms Treaty, thus trashing our Constitution and giving up U.S. sovereignty. This President and this Administration are lower than pond scum, and you can quote me on that.

Standing Bywrites a defense of Rush Limbaugh against the slanderous, libelous attacks from the Left regarding his recent attempt to become a minority owner of the St. Louis Rams.

Nickicomments on the 'zero tolerance' policy in schools that has led to some ridiculous ramifications.

Kurt Hofmannreports that at least some members of Congress wish to expand available shooting opportunities.

Brigidmuses on the significance of names, and one example is that of various firearms.

Alpheccasays that America's darkest hours are ahead. Take a look for his reasoning.

Around O Townspeculates on the question, 'Who Would You Bet on Winning This Fight?'

And now, my friends, the moment you've all been waiting for--it's WEASEL TIME--the best political cartoons on the Internet, courtesy of The Ol' Broad. She has TWO features for today, hereand here.Enjoy...

The Marxists just keep on coming in when it comes to the Obama White House.

The latest is WH Communications specialist Anita Dunn, as we report today at Columbia Conservative Examiner.Dunn is simply the latest reason to engage in civil disobedience. What she said in June of this year is nothing less than shocking.

I would like to extend a hearty welcome to our newest Columbia Examiner--Jennifer Weber, who is now the Columbia Baptist Examiner.Jennifer and her husband make their home in Columbia and are valuable assets to the community. Jennifer's excellent writing skills are a welcome addition to the Examiner family in Columbia, and her faith-based perspective on the issues of the day should make for thought-provoking reading.

Be sure to click on the link above and read her inaugural article as our newest Columbia Examiner.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Focusing on guns, politics, and news of interest, here is today's Second Amendment News Roundup:

Open Carrygets us started today with a laughable story involving an anti-gun group that put up a billboard announcing a new website, only the announcement was made before the group actually owned the domain name for the site. A PRO-gun group got it, bought it, and used the site for gun rights advocacy. ROFL!! Read about it on their forum.

Kurt Hofmannposts an informative read entitled, 'Gun Criminals for Draconian Anti-Gun Laws.' Interesting that the criminals are the ones who are all for strict gun laws that disarm citizens. Wonder why?????!!!

Mike McCarvilleprovides a timely update on one of our soldiers for whom a congressional delegation is seeking clemency in a botched court martial case.

Roberta Xweighs in on the debate about open carry. She makes an entirely reasonable point.

David Codreaissues a report on a Senatorial candidate who really 'gets it' on the gun rights issue. This is growing increasingly important as time passes, given that the electorate seems to be in a mood to throw out ALL of the bums in Congress in 2010!

Texas Fredhas the scoop on the story concerning Social Security and the 'cost-of-living' adjustment.

Bloviating Zeppelinwrote an excellent piece exposing the lies, slander, and libel inherent in the recent attacks on Rush Limbaugh. Funny thing is, Rush laughs all the way to the bank each time the Leftists attack him. His ratings do nothing but skyrocket. Maybe we should encourage them to keep up the attacks, the clueless loons.

CarteachOhas a special message to those of us who enjoy his informative posts on firearms, but who have been deprived of his blogging of late.

Sebastiancomments on the distressing news that the Obama administration has resumed talks concerning a small arms treaty at the U.N. We need John Bolton back as our U.N. Ambassador. At least he was more than willing to tell the Marxist organization to go to hell.

Western Rifle Shooters Associationhas the absolute MUST READ of the entire week, if not the entire year. This one spells out those 'non-negotiables' upon which we as the descendants of Patriots refuse to budge. Read it ALL!!

David Codreareports that a journalism student has written a stinging rebuke of 'the Bastard's' gun show stings. I love it!

The Washington elites have really 'stuck it' to the taxpayers this time by approving the Baucus healthcare reform and tax increase bill in the Senate Finance Committee. This bill now goes to the Senate floor.

Perhaps it is time to take to the streets--and with more 'teeth' than the other protests so far this year. Columbia Conservative Examinerprovides commentary on this issue.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Focusing on guns, politics, and news of interest, here is today's Second Amendment News Roundup:

David Codreastarts us off today with some bad news concerning David Olofson's petition to the U.S. Supreme Court. This is a travesty of justice.

Mike Vanderboeghsays that with the SCOTUS decision on Olofson, the only right we have is to an unfair gun fight.

Kurt Hofmannhas crucially important reading on the current simultaneous attacks on the First and Second Amendments. The Republic is in danger, folks!

Pamela Gellerreports on the attacks on free speech from the angle of the White House's declaration of war on Fox News--the ONLY major national news outlet that dares challenge 'the chosen one.'

Western Rifle Shooters Associationposts an important companion piece that fits nicely with my Examiner article today on the demise of the dollar. This one is entitled, 'Have a Nice Apocalypse.'

Way Up Northprovides an interesting tribute to the memory of a great Navy man who fell victim to the many various types of dangers that lurk when one volunteers to serve their country.

Tamgives a good summary of the current controversy raging in the gun rights community on the issue of 'open carry.'

Breda has all the info on tonight's edition of Gun Nuts Radio. If you've never listened, tune in. You'll like it!

The Newbius Papersperfectly captures my sentiments regarding the loss of our liberties. Those of us who write about these things, sounding the alarm, may come across as quite morose. That's because we write about serious, life-and-death issues. But we really are optimistic people who believe that in the end, the good, the right, and liberty itself will prevail.

Say Uncleprovides the truth behind the news of the M4 controversy regarding the overheating of the barrel.

There is more news on 'the Bastard's' shenanigans, and Sebastian has it. It seems that the anti-gun bigot has a list of secret recommendations on how to undercut the Second Amendment.

John Jacob Hgives us yet another reason why North Carolina is the Kalifornistan of the South. It's not the same place I remember growing up. The 'progressives' have turned the place into a southern socialist mecca.

Texas Fredannounces the 'douchebag' and 'co-douchebag' of the week. Good choices.

Days of our Trailerscomments on the importance of the 4th amendment to gun rights and the desire of the anti-gun bigots to get rid of it.

Walls of the Citycontends that government is overrated in this post entitled, 'We Do Not Need You.'